What is the current status of the Limpkin?Was it captured? Is it eating? Is someone going to drive it to Florida?
Ardith NYC www.ardithbondi.com Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2022, at 6:05 PM, Michael Galas <michael.gal...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Very good idea! > >> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:51 PM Holly Sweeney <holly.sweeney...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> Just a thought regarding expenses for the rescue/relocation of this bird. >> Maybe BOS, RBA and NYSOA could also help defray the costs. >> >> Holly Sweeney >> holly.sweeney...@gmail.com >> >>>> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Willie D'Anna <dannapot...@roadrunner.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> I just wanted to give a heads up that there is a plan to capture the >>>> Limpkin as soon as possible, with people currently on site. I am sorry for >>>> people who might be on their way now but this turned out to be the best >>>> time for the rehabbers and, with the weather, probably for the bird as >>>> well. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> When I hear more, I will post what I know. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Willie >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: geneseebird...@geneseo.edu [mailto:geneseebird...@geneseo.edu] On >>>> Behalf Of Willie D'Anna >>>> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 9:58 AM >>>> To: 'geneseebirds'; 'Geneseebirds'; 'NYSBirds' >>>> Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Limpkin - Niagara County >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The Limpkin in Lewiston, along the Niagara River, was seen throughout the >>>> day yesterday and was there again this morning. It is sticking to a very >>>> small area – a linear strip about 50 yards long. If you don’t see it, just >>>> carefully check the weeds at the base of the slope for any movement. It >>>> can really hide in there! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> If you have not seen the bird by now, unfortunately, your opportunity may >>>> soon be over. I know this will be disappointing/upsetting to those who >>>> have had no chance to chase it during the week and were waiting for the >>>> weekend. Although there may be disagreement on whether or not humans >>>> should intervene, there is strong consensus among people that I have >>>> talked with that the health of this bird should be the primary >>>> consideration. A rehabilitator has been alerted who is willing to >>>> transport the bird to Florida. Although the bird seems fine now, we know >>>> how quickly things can change. We are fairly certain from past experience >>>> (the Anhinga near Rochester), that this bird will not simply leave when >>>> things get really bad for it. Therefore, its capture may come sooner >>>> rather than later. Capturing a healthy bird often results in a better >>>> outcome than capturing one that is already unwell. Please don’t ask me >>>> exactly when this will occur because I don’t know. It could be today. We >>>> will continue to monitor the Limpkin and try to assess its condition, as >>>> well as watch what the weather is or will be doing. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The snowstorm in Buffalo is horrendous right now and there is a driving >>>> ban in parts of Buffalo and the suburbs. Nobody should be driving into or >>>> close to the city to see this bird. If you are coming from the east, go >>>> through Rochester and come along Lake Ontario, then back south to Lewiston. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The coordinates are 43.173805, -79.049374 Mapped pin: >>>> https://goo.gl/maps/CyuEbPmWpmwBt1DL8 This is below the cliff, down at >>>> river level. You must park above at street level and take the stairs down. >>>> For those who have difficulty walking, you can be driven down and let off >>>> at water level. Look for the blue-gray building that says “harbor master” >>>> over one of the doors. Next to it is a blue-gray shed. The weeds that it >>>> was hanging out in all afternoon on Tuesday are between those two >>>> buildings, which are only 15 feet apart. The bird sometimes moves behind >>>> one of the buildings but you can usually find it by moving around. It is >>>> close, only 30 feet or so away, though usually obscured or made invisible >>>> by weeds, and does not seem particularly concerned about people. However, >>>> please do not surround it, as it does sometimes like to come out into the >>>> open. I suggest that people stay off the grass in order to give it some >>>> space. You will still get great views. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> PLEASE NOTE: If anyone notices the bird showing concerning behavior, such >>>> as lethargy, noticeable limping, or dragging a wing, could you please >>>> contact me ASAP. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks and good birding! >>>> >>>> Willie >>>> >>>> ------------------ >>>> >>>> Willie D'Anna >>>> >>>> Wilson, NY >>>> >>>> dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "Geneseebirds" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to geneseebirds-l+unsubscr...@geneseo.edu. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-l/002c01d8fb5e%242e10f330%248a32d990%24%40com. >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Geneseebirds" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to geneseebirds-l+unsubscr...@geneseo.edu. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-l/008101d8fb71%24167b3880%244371a980%24%40com. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Geneseebirds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to geneseebirds-l+unsubscr...@geneseo.edu. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/a/geneseo.edu/d/msgid/geneseebirds-l/CAEfjaLkmB4qxVZ%2BE9TuwksNwra-i-FgnQWohxA6ksK%3DZF-MVeQ%40mail.gmail.com. > > -- > NYSbirds-L List Info: > Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: > The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > ABA > Please submit your observations to eBird! > -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
